But in the meantime the Swans have signed another ex-loanee Gylfi Sigurdsson who can operate in a central role.

Meanwhile it is believed de Guzman may have more than one offer on the table and is being tracked by other clubs in Europe following his role in his nations’ third-placed finish at the World Cup in Brazil.

Noises coming out of Spain had suggested Swansea were still best-placed to sign de Guzman but Monk admits he has not spoken to him personally.